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712-714 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1142028 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 712-714 Arguello Blvd rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,358 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1142028
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Liu Robert Trustee P.O. Box 170 Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
November 19, 2002

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712 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
714 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
714 A Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 712-714 Arguello Boulevard in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, owned by Arguello Blvd Trust, has a documented history dating back to 1998. The property, built in 1900, has undergone several significant repairs and maintenance work over the years, including multiple roofing projects (most recently in 2004 at a cost of $7,000), staircase repairs, and window work. A series of violations were documented in 2004, including unpermitted electrical work, missing smoke detectors, and gas utility shutoff concerns, which were all addressed and abated by August 2005. More recent concerns from July 2023 indicate a potential illegal dwelling unit at 714A, which is currently listed as commercial space according to the assessor's records.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues over time, including water-related problems with mold and leakage reported in 2004, and unauthorized deck construction in late 2003. Multiple routine inspections and complaints between 2001 and 2004 revealed various safety and maintenance concerns that were subsequently resolved. The property has been subject to regular urban infrastructure challenges typical of its location, with recent 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk defects and various parking issues nearby. While the building has faced multiple regulatory and maintenance challenges over its history, the owner has generally addressed violations and maintenance needs when they arise, with most historical complaints showing a resolution as of 2005 or earlier.

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Risk rating

How 712-714 Arguello Blvd's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
9thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

712-714 Arguello Blvd event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Aug 22
Overgrown tree
pruning request
DBI ComplaintFeb 26
Dangerous work conditions (311 sr 101001530015)

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